JOHN J. EVANS. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON CO, NEW YORK.
GRANVILLE, NEW YORK, November 25th. In observance of their golden wedding anniversary, which was celebrated Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Evans of 5 Lincoln street, Granville, entertained Thanksgiving Day at a family dinner, at which 22 members of the family were present.They were born in Bethesda, North Wales, and have resided in Granville for the past 32 years. They have six sons and daughters, Edward J. Evans, Stephen Evans, Mrs. Emily Roberts, Mrs. Stanley Roberts, Mrs, William R. Williams and Miss Charlotte Evans, all of Granville.
On the occassion of the golden milestone, they received many gifts, flowers, cards, and received many friends. Dinner guests yesterday included, Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Evans, Howard M. and Doris Jean Evans, Mr. and Mrs Stephen Evans, Mrs. Emily Roberts, Miss Florence Roberts, Evelyn and Eleanor Roberts, Mr. and Mrs William R. Williams, Gordon, Raymond and Kenneth David Williams, Mr. and Mrs Stanley Roberts, Miss Charlotte Evans; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Thomas, all of Granville.
Rutland Daily Herald ~ November 26th, 1938.
JOHN J. EVANS. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON CO, NEW YORK.
John J. Evans, 73, died Monday morning at his home on Lincoln Street, after an illness of the past few years.He was a native of Bethesda, North Wales, and was a slate maker by trade. He had resided in Granville for the past 35 years.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Edward J. Evans and Stephen Evans, both of Granville; four daughters, Mrs. Emily Roberts, Mrs. William R. Williams, Mrs. Stanley Roberts and Miss Charlotte Evans, all of Granville; eight grandchildren; one brother and three sisters in Wales.
Funeral services will be conducted this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home by the rev. Ellis Lloyd, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, and rev. William Barlow, pastor of the Granville Baptist Church.
Burial will be in the Mettowee Cemetery at Granville.